23Synonyms found for flare

Word Origin & History

flare mid-16c., originally "spread out" (hair), of unknown origin, perhaps from Du. vlederen. Related: Flared; flaring. The noun meaning "bright, unsteady light" is 1814, from the verb, which led to the sense of "signal fire" (1883). The notion of "spreading out in display" is behind the notion of "spreading gradually outward" (1640s). Flare-up "a sudden burst" is from 1837. Flares "flared trousers" is from 1964.

Example Sentences for flare

If you don't already have flare leg dress pants, then go for the skirt.

Nor has it known how to tackle problems as they flare up.

It is the largest solar flare so far from this solar cycle based on x-ray irradiance magnitude.

There hasn't been a significant solar flare in the last two years.

But in others, the virus can flare up again after treatment ends, sometimes causing rapid liver damage.

The landscape is the true beauty, but a subtle artistic flare to the pylons will enhance the background.

What they've seen is that higher-energy gamma rays from an extragalactic flare.

The walls swoop in tight, then flare out, the rock seeming to flow.

Later in the mission, the best bet for catching a flare is when the sail is near the horizon.

It can occur in one joint, move from one to another, or flare erratically.